9
lure(verb, activity, encourage, draw, call)
9
motivate(verb, move, control, make, place)
9
regulate(verb, control, order, place, set)
9
seduce(verb, activity, get, encourage, influence)
9
shepherd(verb, move, take, control, order)
9
start(noun, verb, support, hold, break)
9
sway(verb, move, control, order, make)
8
clue(noun, support, taste, sign, point)
8
convey(verb, move, take, control, order)
8
cord(noun, line, chain, bridle, string)
8
draw(verb, move, action, act, control)
8
excel(verb, quality, vague, surpass, predominate)
8
front(noun, verb, adjective, part, direct)
8
pioneer(verb, adjective, control, rule, manage)
8
reign(verb, control, order, run, determine)
8
take the lead(verb, expression, idiom, direction, precedence)
8
walk(verb, move, act, go, movement)
7
advance(noun, verb, support, move, act)
7
affect(verb, move, control, get, go)
7
antecede(verb, head, anticipate, presage, herald)
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